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A review by theverycraftyvegan
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Every time I read a thriller I’m reminded of how much I love thrillers.
The Younger Wife was gloriously written. I loved bouncing between the characters and slowly piecing together the puzzle along the way.
Your heart will go out to the women in this book.
The Younger Wife was gloriously written. I loved bouncing between the characters and slowly piecing together the puzzle along the way.
Your heart will go out to the women in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Dementia, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity and Pandemic/Epidemic